bothwaysGet started

bothways vs Wanderlog

Both help groups plan trips together, but they lean in different directions. Wanderlog is a feature-rich, map-centric planner; bothways is a lighter, faster tool focused on planning together. Here's an honest look so you can pick the right one.

Try bothways free
 bothwaysWanderlog
Best forFast, simple planning togetherDetailed, map-based & road-trip planning
Collaborative editingYes — shared link, everyone editsYes — real-time collaboration
Map view & route optimizationNo map viewYes (route optimization on Pro)
Flight trackingYes — the whole group's flightsFlight status; real-time alerts on Pro
Saved placesYesYes, plus Explore recommendations
Packing listShared listChecklists
Budget / expense tracking
Get the bothways app
On Android, download it from Google Play. On iPhone, add it to your home screen straight from the browser.
Download onGoogle Play
bothways
HomeExplore everythingBlogFree templatesTravel questionsTermsPrivacy
Who it's for
For couplesFor group tripsCollaborative planningFor family vacationsFor bachelorette tripsFor honeymoonsFor reunion tripsFor road trips
Compare
vs Wanderlogvs TripIt
No
Yes
Import bookings from emailNoYes (auto Gmail scan on Pro)
OfflineInstallable PWABasic offline; offline maps on Pro
PriceFree to startFree tier; Pro around $39.99/yr

Pricing and features are as of mid-2026 and can change — check wanderlog.com for the latest.

Choose bothways if…

You want the fastest, simplest way to plan together
Flight tracking for the whole group matters more than maps
You'd rather a light, focused app than a feature-heavy one

Choose Wanderlog if…

You want a map view and route optimization for a road trip
You lean on discovery — built-in recommendations and guides
You want budgeting and reservation import in the same app
Start planning on bothways
More: bothways home · Shared trip planner for friends · Blog
vs a Google Sheet
vs Notion
vs Google Maps lists
vs Tripsy
vs Roadtrippers
Trip planners by destination
Lisbon trip plannerTokyo trip plannerMexico City trip plannerBarcelona trip plannerRome trip plannerParis trip plannerAmsterdam trip plannerIceland trip plannerAll destinations
Travel itinerary guides
3 days in Lisbon3 days in Tokyo3 days in Mexico City3 days in Barcelona3 days in Rome3 days in Paris3 days in Amsterdam3 days in IcelandAll itineraries
Best places to visit by category
Beach destinationsFood citiesWalkable citiesBudget destinationsRomantic getawaysGroup trip destinationsOutdoors and national parksNightlife citiesFirst trip abroadWinter sunAll categories
Destinations by time of year
Travel in JanuaryTravel in FebruaryTravel in MarchTravel in AprilTravel in MayTravel in JuneTravel in JulyTravel in AugustTravel in SeptemberTravel in OctoberTravel in NovemberTravel in December
Road trips by destination
Pacific Coast HighwayThe Iceland Ring RoadThe Amalfi Coast driveThe North Coast 500The Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Great Ocean RoadRoad trip planner
Travel questions & answers
How far in advance should you plan a group trip?How do you pick trip dates everyone can actually do?How should you split costs on a group trip?How do you plan a trip when everyone has a different budget?How many days do you need in a city?How many activities should you plan per day?What is shoulder season, and is it worth travelling then?How do you choose a destination as a group?All questions
Free planning templates
Flight & Arrival TrackerDay-by-Day ItineraryShared Packing ListBudget SplitterAll templates
© 2026 bothways · plan trips with your people